Arlo Mckinley does a Harry Style’s song “Falling”
Got a weird one from the vaults. Jody over at Oh Boy called us up and wanted to see if we were down to record some tunes with Arlo. You might remember this original from awhile back at the same session (https://youtu.be/wfMZS8wHRQs?si=7Kuiur6PnsSbOVli). Well, he also did another funny choice tune that day, this Harry Styles cover of all things. It isn’t that surprising I guess; Arlo and me talked a lot about his diverse love of music, from Kendrick Lamar to Townes Van Zandt. He has a lot of range, and a voice that can carry it all.
So enjoy this one from the bowels of the GemsOnVHS server. Thanks to Arlo for lettin’ us get it out to the people finally. Who knows, maybe we will get Harry next.
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@GemsOnVHS
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
If you dig this type of field recording, we'll keep doin em. Support us on Patreon to see it happen. Cheers. Patreon.com/gemsonvhs
@markgrissom2032
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Good Lord. What a performance. Found him yesterday and I am a fan immediately
@rxa177
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Reminds me of Blaze Foley
@suellenelm3087
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Made me cry and snot
@trianglesaresquareforreal
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Damn I love some arlo
@Zac_bynxbets
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
How does this only have 6,000 views when I've watched it at least 10,000 times?
@bstballer32
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Captures the vibe
@eduardmarti5469
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Amazing performance and recording, I feel immensely inspired by the artistry and craftsmanship that go into making this videos. How did you pick up his voice? I can see the cable going into the guitar's hole but nothing else. Is there another lav behind the body of the guitar or did you boom it?
@shaelightening
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
🥲
@dreamtIwasdreaming
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
If you're not tearing up while watching GemsOnVHS you're doing it wrong.
@Stickomeat
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Arlo made me cry.
Again.
@Zac_bynxbets
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
I'm responsible for at least 60% of these views. Myself I mean.
@WilliamMiller-nr5gb
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
I'm back for this again.
Beautiful.
Thank you for it.
😊👍♥️🙏
@mthomas2558
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Very nice
@malott442
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
I’m looking forward to hearing Arlo live one day. I push his brand at least once a week in professional or personal spheres. There’s a lot of relatability, vulnerability, and a genuine state of the union in his work.
I hope he’s well. His song “Ghost of my Best Friend” and “Till the Hurtings Done” helped me unpack and move on to letting people be close to me.
@jeremeskornicka3054
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
I've never heard the original song or the artist but I doubt its as good as this
@airworkserin
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Freaking he does every single time. How does one person always nail it. Dang! 🔥
@BanjoAustin89
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Kitty!!!!! Also thank you. Needed this today 💚🤠
@jlansdale536
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Wow. Just wow.
@lukewindlandmusic
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
I am obsessed with your field recordings. I am so happy to see one of our local song writers get their spot light. I love Arlo's tone. I also love what you did for Nat when we all found out about his struggles. Cincinnati and northern KY has some high level song writers and I am so thankful you take the time to showcase them 🙏
@coltgardiner6609
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
🔥🔥🔥
@jackp2999
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
wonderful 🙂
@mixermanbear.4002
July 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm
I believe songs come from something or somewhere all on their own and they belong to the ones who can present them in the way they want to be presented.